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#793 - James Corbet
Shaun Newman Podcast
Eugenics to Technocracy: A Historical Perspective
This chapter explores the historical justifications used by ruling powers to maintain control, highlighting the rise of eugenics in the late 19th century and its dark consequences in the early 20th century. It connects these ideologies to modern overpopulation narratives and critiques the motivations behind contemporary environmental concerns, suggesting a continuity of elitist perspectives. Additionally, the chapter discusses the emergence of a technocratic society and its implications for individual freedom and governance, drawing parallels between past and present movements.
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